Building a floating deck over an uneven concrete slab

I built a redwood deck to cover up an ugly, uneven concrete slab. It's not anchored to anything, just pinned in place with gravity.

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[thomashverring]

That wobbly transition to the stones is really what elevates the entire deck! Great work, Steve!

[negotiableaffections]

Fitting the deck around the stones really works. It makes it all feel connected. Really cool, Steve, nice one.

[jdm]

Looks great. Good job. I am a contractor in Southern California. One of the things I have learned over the last 18 years is because fresh lumber is still drying, you'll need to recoat the stain / sealer at the one year mark. Then it will last the stated 3 - 4 years. I've built many decks over the years. I had to learn that one the hard way early one when a customer called me back after a year saying the finish didn't last the length of time I had told them it would. After researching, I found out why. Keep up the good work.

[darbypea]

I'm glad to see you used flashing to cover the cut sides of your posts. Another thing you can do to protect where you've cut is to paint on some copper green. It'll reseal those cuts for water proofing. (I'm a carpenter so I promise I'm not talking out of my butt)

[BLenz-]

Nice job, Steve!! I love the look where it's fit to the stone step. I always love that kind of thing!

[MCsCreations]

Amazing work, Steve! The cut outs around the stones... Pure art! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[wallyhall]

Absolutely superb transformation. We did something similar (although much simpler - just a rectangle!) over some similar concrete several years ago. You should be pleased with that!

[mabeale]

Looks phenomenal. Cool seeing you take on a larger project like this on the channel.

[rangerbravo]

Love this transformation. When I got a notification that there was a new video from Steve, it's like Christmas day. Been watching WWMM for years and it still surprises me.

[pteddie]

The deck looks great, Steve. I love the 'cut to fit' edge that you used a template for.
Thanks for the video.

[JasonRowePhoto]

Consistently an inspiration. Thanks for the accessible fun projects!

[Damon_Barber]

WOW!! That came out AMAZING!! Way to show how attention to details and going the extra mile makes such a huge difference!

[HaleyLafaye]

Really love the deck, very beautiful variations on the colors of the boards but still matches the original retaining wall very well. Nice Job!

[JonnyDIY]

Great job Steve! Love the cuts around the rocks, really makes the whole project. Very Zen 💕
PS- would have been a perfect time to showcase one of those lil plastic contour gauges to get your templates for those tricky cuts. Gotta get one of those! 👍

[toddspurgeon]

been following your projects for a while and I have to say I am definitely doing this project myself like you did when I build my own house. Thank you kind sir for doing these, it brightens my day when I see your videos Steve.

[JoshWrightWoodworking]

Nice work man! coping around all those stones looks like a pain but it really elevated the look of the deck!

[luizesser]

Thank you for the Fathers' Day message. It was really inspiring.

[Sebastopolmark]

GREAT project Steve. The way you profiled the deck around the rocks is better than "good enough"! !! !!!
That first week looking at the new deck and wall sure are gratifying

[Woodworks]

Wow, that looks awesome. Great job Steve!

[GaryJimenez]

The deck looks great. Also a good reason for your shop on wheels.